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[Nairn]

Hi, I am now in my 3rd week of qularia, and finding it tough going.  I switched from Femonston 2/10 as I needed contraception, but I feel really down, weepy and just shattered all of the time, with major heartburn.  I am 49 and started the menopause at 44, I seem to have tried most other pills and a disasterous experience with a mirena coil, so I seem to be at the end of the road re choices as I am super sensitive to progesterone.    Femonston really suited me, but did not offer any protection, but not sure how much time I should give  the Qularia. - any help appreciated as I'm not sure what to do

Thanks for any help and words of wisdom.

[CLKD]

Difficult if you need contraception too.  I suggest returning to your GP or dropping into your local Pharamacist, they have private rooms for discussion now.

[Hurdity]

Sorry to hear this Nairn. There aren't many women on here who use this although I am always suggesting it! Briony is the expert but she hasn't been on for a while. I seem to remember it took a while to settle with her but I think she stuck with it. You could have a search of her posts (go to Members at the blue tabs above and look for her, then click on her name and all her posts will come up). Otherwise I am sure she wouldn't mind if you pm'ed her, if she has the time? It may well be that your body is taking a while to adjust to this new level of hormones. In particular the progestogen dose is high and at some points in the cycle the oestrogen dose is a little higher than Femoston - there are a few days of 3 mg.

Let us know if you manage to get some help and how you get on eventually if you decide to stick with it?

Hurdity x